Department of Pediatrics
Pediatric Residency Program Print E-mail

Welcome!
As you prepare for one of the most exciting and demanding careers in medicine, you will soon discover that pediatrics is not just a specialty - it is special. Being a pediatrician means providing love, support, guidance, and encouragement. It involves being a trusted friend and counselor to children and their families. A pediatrician enjoys the cultivation of relationships from infancy through adulthood and takes pride when children achieve their physical, mental, and social best. Most importantly, a pediatrician is a child advocate with a lifetime commitment to the good health and well-being of children. We invite you to join us in our enthusiasm for the challenges and rewards of providing care that lasts a lifetime.


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Residency Program



Thank you for considering the University of Alabama at Birmingham for your Pediatric Residency Program. Choosing a training program that enhances your career goals is one of the most important decisions of your professional and personal life. The UAB Pediatric Residency Training Program is designed to provide the best educational opportunities available and to prepare individuals for a lifetime commitment to improving the health of children.

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Combined Medicine-Pediatric Residency Training

I hope you’ll find this website informative and enjoyable. A graduate of the program myself, I believe that UAB has many advantages and opportunities for residents. A few components of the program I feel set us apart are highlighted below:

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